Jason Collins to sign with Nets for rest of season: Report

Brooklyn Nets Jason Collins speaks to media before playing against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center in Los Angeles in this file photo taken February 23, 2014. (REUTERS/Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

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The Brooklyn Nets likely will re-sign center Jason Collins for the remainder of the season, according to a New York Post report on Thursday.

Collins' 10-day contract expires next week. The Nets signed the first openly gay American male athlete last week.

The 7-footer has played in two games since he signed and has one rebound and no points. He was on the floor for seven minutes in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night and for 11 minutes in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.